Make-up

Each group member will create 1 make-up design per character (4-6 per group member)

• Refer to the characterization worksheets that you completed for character descriptions
• Feel free to create your own characters or use the worksheets below to create your make-up design
• While creating the make-up designs think about:

• What are the functions of make-up in the theatre?
• How could a change in make-up effect the play or actors? eg:
  • Mask
  • Girl into boy
  • boy into old lady
  • animal

Remember! You are a Make-up Designer:

• Create a clear statement of a design concept in harmony with the director’s concept. This is your design brief.
• Research time period and visual references. This information will become part of your design specification.
• Develop a statement of the major design metaphor being employed.
• Create statements detailing how make-up elements will help in the revelation of each character. Consider biological, physical, psychological, social, emotional and environmental aspects of the characters and the world of the play.
• Create sketches, drawings, or create a collage of pictures or other visual aids to present and illustrate design goals.
• Be prepared, with your team, to present your ideas to the class.

Note the process of turning a young girl into an ugly witch. What is the first step? What supplies are necessary? What is really important for the model to do while the makeup is being applied?

Simple Tips for Character Make-up and Beauty Make-Up



Here is a list of common needed for stage makeup. This information should be included in your design specification and appear on your makeup plots.